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�j Item 8. <br /> River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Economic Development Authority <br /> FROM: Michele McPherso Director of Planning <br /> DATE: October 2, 2001 <br /> SUBJECT: Consider Amendment to Business Park District Standards <br /> Regarding Uses <br /> Attachments <br /> • Existing language - Business Park District <br /> • • Proposed language - Business Park District <br /> • October 2, 2001 Letter from Brookstone, Inc. <br /> Overview <br /> In 1995,the City created the Business Park District to encourage a higher level of industrial <br /> development. The district's purpose statement and uses clearly indicate the City's desire to <br /> promote high value buildings and the creation of jobs. <br /> The development agreement with Brookstone, Inc. was executed in 1999. <br /> Analysis <br /> The current language limits warehouse uses to 30%of a permitted use unless a conditional <br /> use permit is granted. Mr.Martens,representing Brookstone,Inc.,has expressed a concern <br /> with this limitation as well as the lack of showroom and repair as uses in the district. <br /> Staff has been working with Mr.Martens regarding an ordinance amendment to allow uses <br /> more typical of the current industrial market within the Business Park District,however, <br /> there is a need to maintain the overall purpose of the district which is to encourage <br /> businesses which generate a high number of jobs per square foot,rather than predominantly <br /> warehouse-type uses. The changes proposed to the Business Park District would allow: <br /> • <br /> Phone:763.441.7420 <br /> Fax:763.441.7425 <br /> www.ci.elk-river.mn.us <br />